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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
IMPORTED FRom EUROPE.
a New Confidence Game Introduced In
Wicked

WICKED SOtnam.
NEW YORK, Aug. "a new confidence
game has just been introduced to New
York which Inspector Byrnes, the chief
OF the detective force, says is of European
importation, and as it will probably be
tried elsewhere it may be worth while to
send a description of the scheme as it was
tried here.
Among the arrivals at the st. James
hotel a few days ago was Mrs. Watson,
wife of q prominent citizen and ex-army
officer OF Morristown, n. j. She had
Just returned from a visit TO Manitoba,
and intended sailing for Europe on the
following day, where she was to join her
husband. She had been at the hotel but
for q few hours when a well dressed man
called Mt the Office aud inquired whether
Mrs. Watson was stopping there. Being
answered In the affirmative, he asked to
have his card sent up. 1t bore the name
of Maj. Hobson. After a short wait the
lady sent word that she would see the
gentleman in the parlor.
aMaj, Hobson'' went up stairs, and
when Mrs. Watson came into the room he
introduced himself as an old army friend
OF her husband. He said that through
an unfortunate occurrence he was a
stranger in the metropolis and without
funds, and hearing that her husband was
In town he had called on him, assured
that he would assist him in his present
difficulty. Finding that he had been mis-
informed, and that it was Mrs. Watson
who had arrived, he presumed, on the
score OF his long years of friendship with
her husband, TO cali upon her for aid. He
would feel deeply grateful if she would
cashfhfm a draft Of $50 for him for a few
days.
The lady treated him very courteously,
but said she did not feel warranted in adj
yancing SO large IN amount to an entire
stranger, and told him frankly she had
never heard her husband mention his
name. His Importantly, was so great
however, that she at last consented.
Luckily, while on her way, she met
Capt. Conner, Inc proprietor, and told
him of the circumstan ces. He told her
to wait for q fSw minutes, and going to
the office, told the hotel detective to look
at .Maj. Hobson.''. He did so, and re-
cognized him as Jack Williams, one of
the most skillful confidence men, who is
said to have just ccme from London.
where he has been doing d grand bust
ness. He WAS "bounced'' in quick time.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Como to Make Peace.

L%ouIsyILLE, KY, Aug. 8.-The Hon.
John %. White, ex,member of congress,
now a prominent lawyer here formerly
lived in Manchester and represented that
district in congress, In the fight
there, his. cousin was killed and other
members OF his family involved. He left
here for the scene of the trouble. 1t is
hoped that his influence, which was once
supreme among these rude mountaineers,
will avert further bloodshed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
ADJupeEp INSANE.
Sudden DownSall of Charles IA. Reed, tho
Defender OF auiteau.

Sudden Downfall of Charles u. Reed, tho
Defender of Guitsau.
NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-Charles n. Reed
may bic said to have been one Of those
men whose worst enemy is Eimself.n
Handsome, wel-formcd and able, he en-
t~eredspolitics in the state OF Illinois while
yet = young man. and made friends 30
rapidly that about the time of the Chi
cage fire he was elected district attorney
OF Chicago. Among those who assisted
him az this Jnncture was Emory Storrs,
who regarded him as one of the most
prominent of tho younger men of the bar.
unhappily, the height to which Reed WaB
so suddenly lifted unbalanced mis- moral
sense, and he made money SO rapidly that
" was alleged he made it dishonesty,
and 1t went as rapidly as It came Hs
loaned money right and left, lived 81
trayagantiy and outdressed his most ar
tistically Inclined friends. He put ON
steam sitter two years, and more after
tour years. Then he exploded In Chi
cago and went to Washington. There he
9 expensive rooms at the Riggs house,
and gradually managed to get into debt
there to the tune Of %, 00gs
Reports of his domestic troubles, not at
all TO his credit, were also related. and
people began to look coldly at him,
when the opportunity suddenly pre-
scented itself for the greatest effort of his
life. He was to defend Guiteau, as 4 lu-
matte, against the charge. of having,
murdered President GARFIELD. How well
ne did this Is within the memory Of the
present generation, and II gave Reed for
the time a national reputation, and for q
eims toSSs he prospered, and coming to
New York, entered into business. But
gradually his friends saw a change, and
me began to drink heavily. He still con.
tinued TO dress well, and was suaye and
pleasant as before. but suddenly the bot
tom dropped out one morning. when Il
was discovered that he had wrongfully
cashsd . check for a large amount al the
atossmore hotel, where he was living.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
ssloon-Keepers join FORCES.

BooNvILLE, Mo, Aug. r. The
saloon-keepers OF this city have Joined
forces since the local option election,
and formed an association, the intention
of which is the elevation, regulation and
protection of their interests. Among the
resolutions passed Mt a recent meeting
was one prohibiting the ssgrowler1i traffic,
which went into effect at once. Their
action in this matter is heartily endorsed,
ss the practic OF rushing the CAM had
become a great nuisance and a disgrace
to the town. Other evils attached to
their business will be eliminated, and
Boonvilie will then have the best saloons
of any city in the state.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Recovering Public Lands.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3-Commissioner
Sparks has completed the adjustment of
the grant to. the state of Wisconsin to aid
in the construction of the Chicago, St.
Paul, Minneapolis s. Omaha Railroad
company. The commissioner finds that
the company though claiming az, 900
acres are only entitled to 50, 500. He
recommends to Secretary Lamar, there
fore, to award to the railroad company
80, 500 and to restore to the public domain
15i, 800 acres. Some 40, 900 acres of the
original claim is found to be vacant and
u~nappropriated.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
disastrous Fire in chicago.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-The box factory Of
Hill 81 Co, on the North Side, caught
are md communicated to J~ohnson's lum-
Der yard, the American varnish works.
y. u. Wainwrightfs saloon and the resi-
,dence Of Mr.. Dunn. All these build
ingss except those of the varnish works,
We're destroyed. The damage to the Hill
mill is ntboit SSss22, 000; Insurance 80, 900.
Dunn's house was worth $l5, 600.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04

RAPID CRY, OAK, Aug. 5.--Etghty-
five pounds OF gold amaigam, worth mp
ward of $15, 600. was stolen from the
amalgam chest at the Father district
mill. There is nc. clue to the robbers.
I. ]. Given, superintendent, offers a re-
ward Of II 900 on the arrest and coayic-
ton. of the burglars. There il great ex-
citentent.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Chilly aress aisa 9akotaiab
ELEVATOR RUINS.
Iahsrers Buried Beneath
Falling Wal d at Min
neapoIis.
Pinserto.'s Opinion Of McGsriate---
A DastardIy Attempt to Blow up
q Steamship.

MlSNEApoIIs, Mimi, Aug. "a terri
BILE accident occurred at the rains OF the ST.
Anthony elevator, which burned July II.
a party OF twelve workmen were engaged
in removing the damaged wheat when a
standing wall collapsed, burying the en-
tire party. The work Of rescuing the
men commenced at once, and so far seven
have been taken out, six of them dead.
Gus Brown, F. p. Anderson, Ed. Marley,
John johnson and Thomas Dempsey
have been identified. Armund Erickson
was but slightly injured.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Tho Lawyers are rallsina.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-The great boodler
trial is rapidly drawing to q close, and
the climax of the drama will soon be
reached. After the court opened Judge
Jameson gave 1t out that the lawyers
would be limited to two hours each in
their arguments. Or. j. E.. Murphey
was sworn and testified In regard to q
meeting between Abbott and McGaricle
at the latters Office. He did not sec Alb
bot give McGarigle any package. The
testimony was then announced to be
closed and the argument was begun.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
4 Marahall,a Big Esss.

NEW York, Aug. S.-Filemon Zal-
owaki, the Austrian postal official who
stole 100, GOO fiorins and came to this
country and was captured here was sent
back to Austria on the steamer Elbe.
About $50, 600 of the stolen money was
seized by United States Marshal Bern
hard, who made the arrest and it was
also sent back. Marshal Bernhard's
fees in the matter will be about 81, 500.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Republicans Editoss Hobnob.

SARATOGA, N. T., Aug, 3.-The confer
ehce of republican editors was continued,
taking the form of reports from different
sections, and an informal discussion OF
questions Of political policy. The con-
ference was very pleasant and satisfac-
tory. A come'itteo was appointed, Of
which Mr.. Roberts is chairman, to call
future meetings, and 3t was voted that
the COMMITTEES be requested to call a
meeting of the organization at the time
OF the state convention. The conferences
then adjourned,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
DON'T Believe IL was Mcoariple.

SARNrA Ont, Aug. 3.--Matt Pinkerton,
who has been here for the past two days
says positively that he does not believe
McGarigle ever stopped here. The mar
that got of the schooner Marsh was q
blind and part of a scheme to insure
iMcGarigle's escape. Pinkerton says tho
appearance tailed with that of the "bood-
ler'' but the statements when interviewed
do not tally with MGGariRle's public ex-
perience. He believes McCarigle CON
tinued ON board the Blake and went to
Kingston.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Important witaes. Spirited Away.

WAsHIsGToN,g Aug 2.-The case of
Passed Assistant Surgeon Crawford, who
was arrested a few days ago under the
Edmunds Utah law, for b~etraying Eva
White, cam up in the police court. The
prosecution claimed that one of their
most important witnesses had been spir-
tied away andiasked for a continuance of
the case. After some discussion of the
question the hearing wl.nt over.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
An Attempt to Blow Up : steamer.

NEW YORK., Aug. Am attempt was
made to blow up the steamer Queen. OF
the National Line. One OF the dyna.
Initers who gives the name OF Thomas j.
Mooney jumped into d small boat and
attempted to escape. He was captured
and brought o police headquarters. The
Instruments with which. he attempted to
destroy the ship wat also recovered. AS
9 tsMooncy gives no cause for ais action.
He is in no way identified with the long
shoremen's strike. The damage to the
steamer is trifiing.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04

was the property o, the big medicine MA
chief Of the tribe and each finger repre-
sented a life taken by the owner. The
fingers had been preserved by opening the
skin, removing the bones, scraping away
all the tissues and fluffy substances and
subjecting the skin to some tanning pro-
ceas. The necklace was sent to West
Point By Capt. Rourke, who ia now EN-.
gagged in preparing some historical matter
relating TO the Indians.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Homo Rul. Member. Jubil.nt.

LONDON, Aug 8s-Ths Gladstonian
achieved by the s..eetion OF Mr..
Trarelyan at Glasgow ID felt in conserve
tive circles as the heaviest blow the nm
ionists have ever experienced. When
the result of the election became known
In the house of c~orarnons the members
deserted their benches and locked into
the lobbies to discuss the matter and its
bearing on the future. The home rule
members are juhilant.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
civil Service Reform Aaheront..

NEWPORT, F. l., Aug. ga session Of
the national civil service reform league
opened here with apubltc meeting. Hon.
George William Curtis delivered the an
nual address. At the conclusion of the
address Mn. Curtis was unanimously re-
elected president. Reports from the
various associations We're then read.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
A Neception to BIack.

BROOKLYN, Aug. 3.-The commanders
OF several G. A. r. posts of this city met
and decided to tender a reception and
banquet to Pensions COMMISSIONS Black,
on August 10, on behalf of the veterans
of Kings county. Addresses will be de-
iiversd by Gen. Slocum, Gen. Woodford,
Corporal Tanner and others.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3--A meeting OF cit.
liens was held, at which resolutions were
passed calling an the president to re-
move the District commissioners. Ii
was set out that they had perverted the
laws, increased taxation, MIXED mp the
accounts of the water Office and proved
thoirtncompctency hyStheir official acts.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04

WAsHIKGToN, Aug. 8.--A curious and
interesting relic OF Indian barbarism WAS
received at the mar department 3 few
days ago. 1t consisted of a necklace OF
iarraan fingers. Originally there werc
ssifyen fingers strung together alder the
manner ef necklaces Of bears clstsys, but
,nres 81 them had been lost, This ghast.
w algInment was captursd 10 al. attackl
poors the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in 1888 and
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
once Upon a Time.

!. CHICAGO, Aug. BIN. the boodfers,
trfsi another batch of witnesses testified
that "once upon a timen the defendants
bore good characters. The other eyi.
dence was OF q dull, uninteresting ma
ture. 1t is stated that the defense has
nearly concluded its case and that speech
mailing is likely to begin at ence, The
lawyers have decided to have three aren.
ments On each side and they promise that
The Remark shall be brejf, It is hoped
70 finish the trial this week,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
spoiled the Excursion.

PETERSBURG, Va, Apg. 3.-The steamer
George Law wac sunk in Paddle Dock
cut. There were $50 colored excursion
lists on board at the time but owing to the
nnrrowness of the cut they were enabled
TO get ashore without loss of life. The
sinking was caused by a port hole being
left open.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
A Newspaper suspond..

CHARLOTTE, N. O., Aug. 3.-Charles
II. Jones, proprietor Of The Charlotte OBJ
server (New York Associated Press), has
made an assignment for the benefit OF his
creditors. Liabilities about 80, 800. The
Observer has suspended and the office il
to BIO sold by the assignee.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
sober Mon. General Convention.

PHILADELPHIA, Avg. 3.--The Catholic
Total Abstinence Union Of America will
begin. their seventeenth general conven-
ton In this city. a number Of delegates
hsTs airsaaFa arrived. rev. james III.
Cleary, president OF the union, will pre-
side at the banquet to be given in honor of
the visiting delegates on Thursday.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Lumber Yards Burned Out.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Aug. 3.--The dis
astrous fire which occurred in Evansville
will result IN a loss sl' excess of $500, 900.
A. Reitz loDes 5000. 900 feet OF lumber,
partially insured. Armstrong loses 25,-
100000 feet OF lumber besides his saw
mill and two cottages.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Republicans CHAIN KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 3.--Later re-
turns from additional counties show a
net REPUBLICAN gain of 81, t98. A con-
stlnuation of this proportion will reduce
;Buckner's majority to z ,425. In the en-.
tire state the republicans are claiming
Bradley's election.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Increase Of Money Circulation,

WASHINGTON, Aug. alt Is reported
to Secretary Fairchild that the money
circulation OF the country was increased
by $4,407, 1873 during July. The only de-
crease was 80, 543, 03i In national notes,
of sst by 81, SOC, 1874 in Increase in othei
forms of money.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Earthquakes In Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 3-Earth-
quake shocks we're felt throughout Ten
nessee, except III the extreme west por.
ton. There were several, vibrations, two
shocks being evefe and one lighter. In
many towns windows ratified ana pictures
fell from the walls. Women were badly
frightened and children awakened.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
a Sick Base Bali player.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. a-Caruthers,
the st. Louis baseball pitcher, is very iii
at the Continental hotel. He will be
taken to his home at Chicago by a pro.
fessional nurse engaged by President
Won der Abe to take care of him.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 3.--Out
Of twelve members OF the council branch
OF the legislature, the Gentilus elected
two and perhaps three, and out Of twen-
ty-fonr members of tho lower house they
elected four. The returns are not all In.
This is more than they have aver done
before. They are well pleased but the
Mprmons are equally well pleased that
after the schemfpg efforts of their enc.
mics SO small RESULTS has been achieved.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Fatally whipped His WIG.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8.-John Gooner,
aged 63, beat his wife on the head with
a cane SO severely that she died soon af-
terward. Gooner WIS arrested. Richard
Peters, who was present during the as
sault, was held as a witness.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
A weman,s Love for Drink.

SYRACUSE, n, Y, Aug. 3.-Mrs. John
Greenway, widow of the wealthy brewer,
has been adjudged an habitual drunk
ard by o sheriff's jury, and as unable to
take care Of her property.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Ferry Wont E1ph1

faris telegram: Gen. Boulanaer,s
second published a report OF what thew
say TRANSFERRED at the conference be.
tween them and the seconds OF M. Ferry.
This report isin substance as follows:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Conflicting o-rxanixations in se..1on,

PoTTsvILLE, Penn. Aug. ga secret
smeeting Of the K. of u. and the Nation
al Miners Federation was held here.
1t was supposed that the proceedings
had some reference to the conflict be.
tween these organizations.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
1he Stock Of a Defunct Firm.

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. 3.-Gus. Heye
g. Co, has bought the stock of the de-
funct firm of Kaufman & Runge for
$lG0,O00. The firm has not made a state
ment of its affairs siace the failure.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
The Sailors Return.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Aug. 3.-The
crews of the seized seine boats belonging
to the s%chooners Arganont and French
have arrived home. Their story OF the
affair Is about as previously reported.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Redueinr the Psx "a A. nrsn.

LANCASTER, Penn, Aug. S.--Dntine
hem August Ist the wages of tho em.
ployes Of the Henry Clay and 81. Charles
furnaces, at Columbia have been reduced
ten cents q day.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04

Hunting the Bears Up a Tee.
SAN FRANCISCO, Ang. 3.-Wheat was
nervous and three cents peg Genital lower,
closing 81. IA for seller 'S7.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04

sHILoH'S COUGH and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on guarantee. II cures
Consumption. Sold by DIR. Vanderhule,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04

THE END Or HIS LICK.
4 coiored Man who Ma. Drawn two
PrIzos.

CHICAGO. Aug, 3.--John r. Benson, a
colored saloon keeper at 4E4 State street,
created terror as well as a senss.tion in
that neighborhood.s hrlming himself
With q revolver and a riiie he opened q
fnsiilade which he kept up fer some time,
firing indiscriminat.sly at everyone whom
ne saw In this house o near II. After
firing 4 shot at Tom Grayson, a col6red
man at work in q yard In the Fear 81 the
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
HE MARKETS.

W~HEATnAug,ist 6stsc. September zoe
october filssc, November W.
bs r~9 ~ 4ll4e, September 4oSsc, octo.
her pa sr,sc sc, September @14c. otto
ARD August ST. eaE, septembsr lss 7o,<
Sheet ttlBs- August M San-
$50. November $500 september
The Delta independent., 1887-02-15

I'VE have convinced ourselves that by
telling what we know to be true, we have
produced at last permanent conviction in
the public mind. Seven years ago we stated
what the national disease Of this country
was, and that it was rapidly increasing.
lhree years ago we stated that a marked
check had been given it.
"Ihe statistics of one of the largest life
insurance companies of this country shows
that in 1883 and 1884, the mortality from
kidney disorders did not increase over the
previous years; other companies stated the
same thing. 1t is not presumptuous for us
to claim credit for checking these ravages.
,.SeVen years ago we stated that the con-
d1tion of the kidneys was the key to the
condition of health; within the past five
years all careful life insurance companies
have conceded the truth of this statement,
1or, whereas, ten years age. chemical analy-
sis to determine the condition of the kid
1eEs was not required, to-day millions of
dollars in risks are refused, because chemi-
cal examination discovers unsuspected dis
eases of the kidneys.
Seven years ago we stated that the raw
ages OF Bright's Disease were insignificant
compared with other unsupported disorders
of the kidneys of many misleading names;
that ninety-three per cent. of human all
ments are attributable to deranged kidneys,
which fills the blood with uric acid, or kid
diseases. % ''A 'A'''' 'n''' '''""s i'''''
1.-THE uric acid, or kidney poison, is the
real cause o. the majority Of cases of paral-
ysls, apopleXy, heart disease, cOnvulsons,
pneumonia, consumption, and insanity;
over half the victims of consumption are
first the victims of diseased kidneys.
when the recent death of an honored
ex-official of the United States was an
nounced, his physician said that although
he was suffering from Bright's Disease, that
was not the cause of DEATH He was not
frank enough to admit that the apoplexy
which overlook him in his bed, was the
fatal effect of the kidney poison in the
blood. which had eaten aw v the sl- nstanca
of the arteries and brain; nor was LOgan's
physician honest enough to state that his
fatal rheumatism was caused by kidney acid
in the blood.
"If the doctors would state in official re-
ports the original cauSe of death, the people
of this country would be alarmed, yea, near
ly panic stricken, at the fearful mortality
from kidney disorders"